Hardeman County Schools Announces 2023/2024 Teachers of the Year
One teacher from each of Hardeman County’s nine schools was selected to receive the Teacher of the Year award from Hardeman County Schools. They were announced and recognized at the February school board meeting. Each of these teachers prioritize the needs of all children, and have devoted their professional lives to enriching the lives of Hardeman County students.
The awards were presented to:
Jolanda Thompson – Bolivar Elementary School (not present)
Robbin Stebbins – Bolivar Middle School
Kelly Bennett – Grand Junction Elementary School
Leann Howell – Hornsby Elementary School
Paige Vales – Middleton Elementary School
Lee Lynn Campbell – Toone Elementary School
Shontell Gonzalez – Whiteville Elementary School
Amanda Clutter – Bolivar Central High School
James Davis – Middleton High School
In order to be eligible for Teacher of the Year, a teacher must meet the following criteria:
- be a full-time, certified, in good standing, Pre-k-12 teacher,
- spend the majority of the school day in direct instruction to students,
- have a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in Tennessee public schools, and
- be recognized as leaders within the community as well as in the school.
School level Teachers of the Year are chosen by the staff from each school in Hardeman County based on the criteria above. Principals submit the name of the School Level Teacher of the Year to the District Office. Each school recipient completes a Teacher of the Year application and submits it to the district office. The applications are reviewed by a committee designated by the district office with three being chosen to advance to region level competition.
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